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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 7/25/2012

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie
7/25/2012
 
90+ Trees were Murdered in Ybor City by the City of Tampa!!!  
    Friday, Sept 21, 2012.    The tall & lucious trees only crime was providing shade & beauty to historic Ybor City. Many of these trees were 15 years and older.  The trees were located between 6st Ave on the south & 9th Ave on the north and 14th Street on the east & 20th Street on the west.  Attached are photos of 90 trees (we counted others report 100 trees gone) gone and very much missed allready.   To say the community & visiting guests to Ybor are outraged is an understatement.
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Starbuck’s Returns to Ybor City
For those who have missed their Starbuck’s morning kick start we have great news!!! There is now an official Starbouk’s at HCC. Located on the corner of 9th & 15th street inside the newly re molded Cyber Cafe. Great prices and a fun staff. One of the best kept  secrets in Ybor City are the 2 restaurants at HCC. Both have great food at very reasonable prices. Fresh bagels with Cretan cheers for only $1.50 and of course the best french fries in town too!
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Food Truck Thursday in Ybor City
Every Thursday from 11AM – 2 PM it’s time for a Cuban sandwich and decadent cupcake!! Located on the corner of 12th street & Palm Ave next to HCC is Michelle Faedo’s On the Go food truck.  For years we have been raving about Michelle’s Crab balls!  After they sold the restaurant they started the food truck. Now Michelle’s have won the honor of the BEST Cuban Sandwich in the State of Florida!!! What would go great with a crab ball & Cuban Sandwich???? A fantastic cup cake form the Pink Food Truck we all know as “The Cuppin Cake”. Pick up extra cup cakes to take back for all your friends. This includes MC FILM FEST PLEASE!!!! Become a facebook friends today to get their weekly schedules.
The Cuppin Cake Truck
Michelle Faedo’s on the Go
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New Gay Night Opening
Sunday FUNdays just became a lot HOTTER!!!! Starting with Brunch at Hamburger Mary’s, shopping at MC Film & casual cocktails, football at Bradley’s on 7th. Sunday T-Dance outside under the sky @ Barbarell’s.
  Now comes “LUCKY SUNDAYS”
GRAND OPENING! Sunday night, Oct. 7th!
Aja @ Channelside in downtown Tampa presents “LUCKY SUNDAYS”, an all-gay weekly event featuring no cover all night and FREE drinks from 9pm – 11pm!
Viva La GaYBOR!!!
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Great Fall Tampa Underground Reading 
    Paul Guzzo, a local writer, filmmaker, coffee shop owner and now author of some Tampa’s most secret flamboyant underworld figures in his new release ” The Dark Side of Sunshine.” Paul tackles the some of Tampa’s past & present prominent figure heads. Mobster Charlie White 1930 -1950, Santo Trafficante , Gene Holloway – restaurateur, Charlie Perkins -modern cable tv advocate, Cuban Dictator Fidel Castro and infamous Joe Redner – strip club owner. It has a lot about things that you may have heard about but didn’t know the whole story.
    The forward was written by famed physician, Dr. Ferdie Pacheco. Great reading and very informative. Available at www.Amazon.com .
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Question/Pole of the Week
What is the Most Beautiful & Worst looking building in GaYBOR/Ybor City?
Click HERE to Vote
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3 Big Winners in GaYBOR
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Congratulations to  Miss Jocelyn Summers
 the winner of Miss Sun Coast USofA at Large
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Congratulation to Hamburger Mary’s on
 Receiving an award form the Tampa VA Hospital
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CONGRATULATIONS to Barbarella’s for wining the Creative Loafing
BEST DANCE BAR” https://www.facebook.com/jocelyn.summers?ref=ts
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WELCOME New Neighbors to GaYBOR/Ybor City
Here at MC Film we have new fun neighbors upstairs!!! The spaces is share by Interior Designer Carla D. Atkinson owner of  “Carla Atkins Design Interior Design” and Elliott Wheeler Architect.  With great humor the two tell their friends & customer that they are located in the small metal shed between MC Film & The Ybor Resort & Spa!! LOL LOL That is kinda true. The small metal shed leads to the stairs leads  to the entire second floor above MC Film.  WELCOME to our corner!!!!
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You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!
We have these good friends who is almost as crazy as us!  He was a famous antique dealer who when he closed his antique store moved it into this home. Then down sized but didn’t get rid of anything!!!  So when invite to his birthday we couldn’t think of what to get him…. Then it hit us. He was having a fancy Birthday Party at his home so….. We had a head shot of a famous porn star that had just been in the are. We took the photo and autographed it. “To Mike, Thanks for the best sex ever! Next time it’s free! Love, Colt” Then we put it into a Elegant Silver picture frame and during the party left it on the back of the toilet in the guest bathroom. The next day Mike called faking he was upset & said “Only you bitches would do that!!!” We all laugher and the photo is still there years later. LOL LOL. Must have been the best every birthday gift….just say ‘n
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Featured GaYBOR Member of the Week
Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Association
If you live in Ybor City or are a big fan of Ybor this is a group that will interest you. Founding members of GaYBOR they are always working to improve Ybor City. Join their facebookpage today.
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Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week
Michael Wislon
A person so Fantastic he deserving to be nephew of the week 2 times!!! A role model for many in the community Michael has been working out at the Powerhouse Gym and loosing weight. Over 120+ pounds so far.  If Michael looks familiar it’s because he is also the manager at Hamburg Mary’s.  The next time your at Mary’s ask to speak to the manager &  tell him hi from us!!!
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Carne ChopHouse
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Caught @ After Glow
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar
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Caught @ Centro Cantina
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Caught @ MC Film
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Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City

90+ Trees were Murdered in Ybor City by the City of Tampa!!!

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    Friday, Sept 21, 2012.    The tall & luscious trees only crime was providing shade & beauty to historic Ybor City. Many of these trees were 15 years and older.  The trees were located between 6st Ave on the south & 9th Ave on the north and 14th Street on the east & 20th Street on the west.  Attached are photos of 90 trees (we counted others report 100 trees gone) gone and very much missed already.   To say the community & visiting guests to Ybor are outraged is an understatement.

WELCOME New Neighbors to GaYBOR/Ybor City

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Here at MC Film we have new fun neighbors upstairs!!! The spaces is share by Interior Designer Carla D. Atkinson owner of  “Carla Atkins Design Interior Design” and Elliott Wheeler Architect.  With great humor the two tell their friends & customer that they are located in the small metal shed between MC Film & The Ybor Resort & Spa!! LOL LOL That is kinda true. The small metal shed leads to the stairs leads  to the entire second floor above MC Film.  WELCOME to our corner!!!!

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9/25/2012

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“Corpus Christi”, Coming to Tampa
    The Movie & the play, ” Corpus Christi” is coming Fri, Oct 19th to  MCC Tampa. A benefit for MCC & the Metro Wellness and Community Center. Corpus Christi is a passion play by St. Pete born gay playwright Terrence McNally dramatizing the story of Jesus and the Apostles. Written in 1997 and first staged in New York in 1998, it depicts Jesus and the Apostles as gay men living in modern-day Texas. It utilizes modern devices like television with anachronisms like Roman occupation. Judas betrays Jesus because of sexual jealousy. Jesus administers gay marriage between two apostles.

Hello,

I am writing to you to announce a two-day event coming to Tampa Bay called “Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption”, on October 19 & 20, 2012.  Please see attached press release for compete details.

Corpus Christi, written by Terrence McNally, is a retelling of the passion story with a Jesus like character portrayed as a gay man growing up in the 1950’s, in Corpus Christi, Texas. It does not set out to blaspheme or put down the bible. It casts Jesus as a man who is at odds with himself, but overcomes those odds and in learning to love himself he is able to love all men, including his enemies.

In a feature documentary, anti-gay religious groups meet “the gay Jesus play.” The film follows the troupe, playwright, and audiences across the U.S. and around the world, on a 5-year journey of Terrence McNally’s passion play, where voices of protest and support collide on one of the central issues facing the LGBT community – religion based bias. Challenging issues of civil rights, marriage equality and separation of church and state, this production has become a remarkable vehicle of positive change for a community struggling to find its voice. Meanwhile, the company of actors finds itself on a journey that would forever change their lives.

Location: Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa

October 19, 7:30 pm – Preview screening of Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption, follow by a Community Forum

October 20, 8:00 pm – Live theatrical presentation of the play, Corpus Christi

Proceeds will benefit the I Am Love Campaign, Metro Wellness and Community Centers and MCC Tampa.

Kathie Michael, Fundraising and Events Specialist

Metro Wellness and Community Centers

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Halloween GaYBOR Style
    The Annual All Hallows Ball invites are out and this year 6,000 potential crazy over-the top revelers in costumes will be partying in downtown then heading to GaYBOR/ Ybor City for the outrageous & newly changed Guavaween ” Musical “ event. Florida’s largest Private Gay Party “The All Hallows Ball” is at the Tampa Convention Center coinciding with the Annual Ybor “Gauava” Halloween Night Fest October 27th.. Ybor’s Trolley car passenger exists that night will be ….very whimsical & colorful.
    This year there isn’t a gate cover charge nor will there be a fenced in area or the traditional Mama Guava Parade!  There will be clubs with a multiple wristband entry for $30.00.
     The GaYBOR clubs, restaurants and bars will all be having great “Guava” events. Costume contests, bands, special VJ/DJ’s playing in clubs, and the Ybor streets will be totally bizarre. Definitely a great time to party in GaYBOR/ Ybor City.
    “WALKING DEAD” is this year’s  theme at the Sawmill Campground. Check out this FUN Link!! http://www.flsawmill.com/walking-dead-1.html  OMG I think I just wet myself a little!!!
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Were You in GaYBOR the Past Year?
    If you answered yes to this question…. There is a good chance your photo is on www.MCFilm.co Simply go to the web site and click on photos then your favored location.
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People R Talking
    We noticed an ad sent to us about a change with a hotel chain in New Port Richey. It was changing to becoming a new destiny “gay resort.” We didn’t know how to take the pictures that they had sent to us and the”ad”??? The Quality Inn in New Port Ritchy.    In the ad they criticized the old Suncoast Resort Hotel & the Flamingo Hotel in St. Pete!?!?!??    Strategists, economists, political thinkers and researchers are still putting figures together in regards to the RNC economic impact for Tampa Bay last month. It looks like we had very high accolades in friendliness and in hotel stays for August which is usually dismal! But where did they eat at? Speaking of great places to eat, the Laughing Cat Restaurant has started its fall buffet. More variety of fish dishes, salads and other new menu items for the weekday spread. Open 11-2 PM Monday – Friday.
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NEW at The MC FILM Store
    A lot of new GaYBOR shirts have arrived. GaYBOR University, GaYBOR Cocks and Homophobic Gay Chicken T-shirts. Also introducing Mr Leather Clothing line of leather goods. Chaps, shorts, jocks, kilts and shirts. Stop in and check the new wears out!    30% OFF a large selection of shirts.
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Gay, ND Football & Kissing?
    I went to a college in North Dakota and I really was taken back by the this weeks college football story. First it involves 3 things that I enjoy! Being gay,college football and a good kiss! Well, here goes last weeks event.
    Jamie Kuntz, a gay 18 year old freshman on a football scholarship at ND State College of Sciences in Wahpeton, ND, the border town between ND & Minnesota, was kicked off the college football team.
    He was at the football game but on injured status in Pueblo, Co playing Snow College taping the game for the team. At the end of the game his older boyfriend, who was in the press box with Jamie gave him a kiss. A team member told the coach and what he saw and Kuntz was dismissed from the team. Not for being gay but lying the head coach.
    Kuntz told the coach that he had been kissed by his grandfather which really was his 63 year old lover
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You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!
Elton John Glasses
    This week two Laughing Cat Restaurants managers came into MC Film and said that they were going to the Elton John Concert. They were excited to see the flashy sparkling glasses in the store and both purchased a pair for that nights concert. Just after midnight the pair were back at MC Film with an over the top story.
    Walking into the newly remodeled million dollar USF Sun Dome they were approached by Elton John’s(Not knowing) promoter in a white suit. The guy said he liked their glasses and would they like to be upgraded for their tickets. To their surprise they were upgraded to front row seats!!!. After one song Elton pointed at the guys glasses & gave them a thumbs up. One of the guys took his glasses off and gave them to Elton John. Then to everybody surprise, Elton pulled out a marker and signed the glasses, then returned them!!!! They were congratulated and envied about there luck all night!
    They boisterously said, ” How lucky can 2 straight concert going guys get?” Thanks for the story Roy!!!
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NY NY Pizza
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King Corona
Watch for the 1st LGBT Cigar Festival coming Soon!!!
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R Bar Great Happy Hour
Proud member of GaYBOR
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Band @ Stone Soup Company
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Great Tattoo
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Caught @ After Glow
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Happy Birthday Bradford
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Happy Birthday Justin
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar
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Caught @ Centro Cantina
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Caught @ Fresh Mouth
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Caught @ MC Film /GaYBOR/Ybor City

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9-12-2012

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9-12-2012
People R Talking
Walking down 7th Ave this morning you knew it was fall. The dry crisp air and the light eastern breeze sent you an uplifting roasting aroma from the Naviera Coffee Co. down the street. A small pleasantry to the mornings. Did you know where ‘Naviera Coffee”name came from? When Carlos Menendez immigrated to Florida from Spain, he named the coffee company he founded in 1921 after the shipping line he came over on. We saw Crowbar co-owner, Bonnie P at her Ybor condo. She had the misfortune of falling and broken her arm 4 different places. Yes, it is painful. She has been out of commission and is being rescued by family, Ybor friends and patrons to cook and take her to therapy twice a week because she can’t drive. The doctors said she will be unavailable to do anything for another 2 months! Keep her in your thoughts.
A small front end loader is working inside the old “Shine Club” on 7th Ave.. Demolition & remodeling is underway as Buffalo Chicken Wings makes plans to open the beginning of November. The new Ybor Youth Clinic on 7th is having its ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Bob Buckhorn this Friday at 4:00, the same time GaYBOR District Coalition is having its monthly meeting next door at the Hampton Inn & Suites.
    Great Kudos to Ybor City’s Hillsborough Community College. President Shawn Robinson said, “The college enrollment was down by 2% but ended in being off in student predicted numbers by 1% this semester.” New business partnership opening in Ybor City above MC FILM is Elliott Wheeler Architect and interior designer, Carla Atkinson Designs. Welcome To GaYBOR / Ybor City!
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GLBT Participation Soars at Democratic Convention

The Democratic National Convention featured a record number of openly GLBT convention delegates, key speaking roles for out elected officials and the adoption of a party platform supporting marriage equality. “I have certainly never attended a convention where visibility is as significant as it has been at this convention. There is amazing progress to celebrate,” said Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., a candidate for the U.S. Senate who was given a prime time speaking role Thursday night. Other out convention speakers included Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Andrew Tobias, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee.
    Local GLBT members attending included Sally Phillips, partner Ercilia Albistu, Marilyn Cappiello, Alan Clendenin, Gayle Morgan, Rick Boylan, Lillian Lewis and Ella Coffee.
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A Question We Put on Facebook.
        “What do you wish an older gay person would have told you when you were young???”
A great number of responses. A couple of the answers were…
  • That just because somebody is gay doesn’t mean you can trust them.
  •  I wish my gay relatives would have told me they were gay.
  • Just because you have sex with somebody it doesn’t mean they are in love with you.
  • Merrell Dickey Treat other people in the gay community with the same respect you want to be treated. Don’t degrade others who are different than you. Be the catalyst for an end to all bigotry and racism. And, never let anyone rob you of your self love, your brilliance, and let your sexuality shine for all the world to see. Damn you’re good!
  • Brandon James Singleton Spend more time on the friendships that mean something. Because most of these people for the next ten years will be on an ever-revolving wheel you call life. lol.
  • Mark T. Melnick oh…Drag Queens need love, too!
  • Francis Lombardi Jr Don’t be afraid to be who you are!
  • James Youry men lie when they say, size doesn’t matter
  • Dave Davis Everyone ages, as beauty fades. But a good attitude & good friends last forever.
  • Michael L Silas Don’t dismiss older people they have wisdom to impart and they aren’t necessarily trying to have sex with you.
  • Rich Kerin Just be yourself and do what you feel is right, treat everyone young and old like you would want to be treated yourself…
  • Larry Pultorak If you are hot I am trying to have sex with you…lol
What advice would you give? Send your advice to dishingmcfilm@aol.com
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New at Hamburger Mary’s in GaYBOR.
    There are 7 days of fun waiting for you at Hamburger Mary’s in GaYBOR. The very popular Drag Queen BINGO is packing the house for a great community cause ! Monday’s caller is Miss Melanie Minyon, Tuesday is Miss Alicia Markstone, Wednesday is Miss Amy Demillo. Thursday is the popular Amateur Drag Contest. Fri & Saturday nights there are over the Top Drag Show with Daphne Ferarro, Esme Russell & Miss Joey Brooks! Every Friday & Saturday night in the balcony is the very wild Tea Cup Happy Hour Party! Sundays start with the “All you care to eat & drink Buffet!” The new head Chef Scott has been Wowing Everybody. 1 PM is the Drag Brunch Show. Happy Hour special and that evening Miss Stephanie Shippae & cast. Don’t miss any of the fun!!!
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GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting & Mixer
This Friday 4pm at The Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor.
Everybody is welcome!
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Obituary
Ryan M. Fujiki-Hasting,
 34 years old   1978 – 9-8-12,  A loving Father, Husband and Friend! Ryan worked 8 years at Laughing Cat Restaurant in Ybor City.
Ybor City & the Tampa Music Community loss of a Great Person & Musucian.

UPDATE: A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, September 15. More information on the memorial is available at our calendar page + Facebook.

The Tampa music community suffered a staggering loss on Saturday, September 8th, when Ryan Fujiki-Hastings died in a motorcycle accident in Ybor City, FL. TBO.com reports that Hastings, 34, was traveling north on 15th Street when he lost control of his Harley Davidson. He was taken to Tampa General Hospital where he died a few hours later. Ryan is survived by his wife, Tanya and their six-month old daughter, Anaïs, along with his extended family and a large community of friends.

Ryan’s most well known contribution to the arts community came through his role as drummer for one of the area’s most promising and enjoyable bands — Candy Bars — whose debut album, On Cutting Ti-Gers in Half and Understanding Narravation, was released by Tampa-based New Granada Records in May 2006. The LP was lauded by the likes of Magnet, Under The Radar, Stereogum and, the inimitable Pitchfork. But of course, Ryan was more, much much more… he struck a lasting chord with so many people. Already remembrances are popping up on the web including Julie Garisto’s remembrance posted on Creative Loafing, another from Thriller Magazine and from Lucas Jensen of Venice is Sinking on their blog.

Please keep the Fujiki-Hastings family in your thoughts through this very difficult time and listen to On Cutting Ti-Gers below or check out a video of Candy Bars playing at New World in August 2010. Ryan’s memory will live on through his music but most importantly in the hearts and ears of the many people who knew and loved him. http://youtu.be/If9GkCUwjt0

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You Can Not Make This Stuff Up!!
    Turning on the Big TV…
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  OK this is a little naughty But so Funny!!!! ….. Mike a friend of ours back in the 1990’s owned this wonderful home. It was very modern and minimalist decorated. In every room was a huge TV on the wall and cameras were everywhere. Humm… can you say dude dorm??? A mutual friend of ours was Jim. He in his 30’s was/is a very nice guy who still lives with his parents. For work he will do odd jobs for friends. Let’s just say he would believe almost anything. Mike was off to Miami and Jim was watching the house. There was a hurricane coming so we called Jim to make sure he was OK. Jim said Yes everything was OK but something very strange has just happened.
    Jim went on and told us, “You know Mike has a very large DVD porn collection. Well, I found one that I wanted to watch. All the TV’s in the house are run from the closet in the hallway. In the closet I found a TV that would play. So I put the film on and was standing in the hallway enjoying the film when the phone rang. It was Mike & he said “Jim would you like to know how to turn on a big TV?”
    Jim said to us “What a coincident!!!”  We are still laughing!!!!
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Featured GaYBOR Member of the Week
    Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
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This years Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will be Oct 5- 13th. The 2012 TIGLFF Launch Party is Sept. 21, 6:30 at Tampa Museum of Art. Also a novel Food Truck Rally is October 5th, 6-11PM at Tampa Theatre.
    The newly released festival films will be shown at the Tampa Theatre &  Muvico in St. Pete. www.TIGLFF.com
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Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week
    Brian Jalvarado
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 Fun, Caring,” a GOOD Person”, are just a couple of words to describe Brian. Did you know Brian speaks English, French & Spanish? A full time employee of Florida Entertainment you will find Brian selling shots in
GaYBOR.  His favorite quotes is….
See only light.
Seek only peace.
Give only love.

“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” -Buddha

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Pianos of Ybor still being played at MC Film
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Welcome our new neighbors Carla Atkinson Design & Elliot Wheeler Architect
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Impromptu Horse Parade 7th Ave
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After Glow
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Dirty Shame
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Linda @ The Blues Ship Cafe
New Latin Night starting 9-22
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Join Tea Cup Every Fri & Sat on the Balcony
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ Barbarella’s
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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar
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Caught @ Centro Cantina
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Caught @ Fresh Mouth
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Caught @ MC Film
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Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City

Featured GaYBOR Member of the Week

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    Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
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This years Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will be Oct 5- 13th. The 2012 TIGLFF Launch Party is Sept. 21, 6:30 at Tampa Museum of Art. Also a novel Food Truck Rally is October 5th, 6-11PM at Tampa Theatre.
    The newly released festival films will be shown at the Tampa Theatre &  Muvico in St. Pete. www.TIGLFF.com

Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week

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    Brian Jalvarado
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 Fun, Caring,” a GOOD Person”, are just a couple of words to describe Brian. Did you know Brian speaks English, French & Spanish? A full time employee of Florida Entertainment you will find Brian selling shots in
GaYBOR.  His favorite quotes is….
See only light.
Seek only peace.
Give only love.

“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” -Buddha

From the MC Film Mail Bag

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  *Hillsborough County’s Newly Created Diversity Advisory Council.   
Dear Mark & Carrie,

 Commissioner Beckner is very pleased to share with you the exciting details below regarding *Hillsborough County’s Newly Created Diversity Advisory Council. *The Commissioner led the effort to develop the Council and spearheaded its presentation to the Board of County Commissioners who approved it unanimously this month. He feels the new Council is critical to the County’s ability to facilitate communication between Hillsborough County government and its diverse populations, and its ability to address matters related to diversity that affect County government and its citizens.
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Commissioner Beckner would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this critical information with your network of colleagues, friends and community groups who may be interested in applying or know individuals who are.
*THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 13TH.* Please don’t hesitate to contact me at 813-272-5730 or warmackr@hillsboroughcounty.org should you have questions or need further details. 
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Newly Created Hillsborough County Diversity Advisory Council Seeks
Applicants – Deadline to Apply is September 13th*
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Hillsborough County seeks interested residents to serve on its newly created Diversity Advisory Council. The Council was created to facilitate communication between Hillsborough County government and its diverse populations, and to address matters related to diversity that affect County
government and its citizens. The Council will be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and be comprised of two individuals from each of the 12 categories below, for a total of 24 members:****
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   – African American****
– Caribbean****
– Far East Asian****
– Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender****
– Hispanic/Latino****
– Indian Asian****
– Middle Eastern****
– Native American****
– Northern Europe****
– Southern Europe****
– People with Disabilities****
– At-Large (Identification with a specific category is not required)****
All nominees must be registered voters in Hillsborough County. Appointments are for voluntary positions; therefore, members serve without compensation.
Terms are for two years each. *Deadline to apply is September 13, 2012.*
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Citizens interested in being considered for appointment must submit a completed Questionnaire for County Appointments. The Questionnaire must be signed and dated, and is available either online at
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/4635 , or can be picked up at the Office of Community Affairs, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 24th floor, Tampa, FL 33602 or by calling Carmen Telesca at 813 276-8401 or Albert Coleman 813 276-2637.****
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All documents should be mailed or faxed to:****
Attention: Albert Coleman****
Office of Community Affairs****
24th Floor, County Center****
601 East Kennedy Blvd.****
Tampa, FL 33602****
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NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!!!!

The Richard L. Schlegel Legion of Honor Award for Emerging Activist is administered by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion at American University in Washington, D.C. It recognizes a young individual (in high school or an undergraduate in college) who is living in the United States who has made outstanding contributions to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. The recipient will receive a cash award and includes travel expenses for attending the Annual GLBT Studies Symposium on November 10, 2012.

The 2012 Richard L. Schlegel Award will be presented at the Annual GLBT Studies Symposium on November 10, 2012. Nominations will be accepted from now through Friday, October 12, 2012.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please see the attached nomination form or visit our website at http://www.american.edu/ocl/cdi for an online form. For questions and/or concerns please call us at 202-885-3651 or email us at cdi@american.edu.

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9-5-2012

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie
9-5-2012
Our Heroes
 
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn
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Chief of Police Jane Castor
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SPECIAL RNC Coverage
 “The Mark & Carrie RNC Daily Diary Blog”
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Deep Thoughts….. The RNC
Three Cheers for All the People of Tampa
Three Cheers for our Mayor Bob Buckhorn
Three Cheers for our Chief of Police Jane Castor
Three Cheers the RNC is over!!!!
     I am sure you know Gay people are everywhere and we do mean everywhere. Did you know one of our favorite past times is to having cocktails with friends and dishing about how bad straight people behave?!?!? LOL YES, it’s true. Did the largest convention in Tampa’s history, the visiting RNC ever give us all a lot to converse about. Many funny stories started with, “You will Not believe this!!!” Here is a sample of what we heard. The rest of this dish allegedly happened. Nothing is confirmed true or false.
Wink Wink
    Over & over again we heard “The RNC guests were some of the worst we have ever seen.” Rude, obnoxious, drunken are just some of the nice words to describe the delegates. The police had way more problems with the delegates than the protesters. Fights with over charging prostitutes & novel gouging drug dealers. Vandalism, stealing & looting was the norm. Were told to look the other way or to be fired over and over again. State ‘Delegates’ walking out on their monstrous bar tabs and even lavish dinners. Trashed hotel rooms & condom littered limos. Bras found hanging on secured area hotel chandeliers. What has happened to our friendly West Coast city? The better than you attitude was everywhere. There were more plastic AMSCOT credit card neuvo rich than at a tupperware party. A call to room service…”We need a drawer full of knives right now to stick in our friends backs!!!” A group of ladies were not patiently waiting for more shrimp to be put on the all you can stuff yourself table when they actual said “What is it with you people and those cigars? It must be a southern Gay fixation!!!” then all laughed… WTF???
    The encrypted gold invites to board the crowded mega yacht spaces at the Tampa marina were selective. At least $150 million in their personal or offshore accounts was the low benchmark. Wow 225′ luxury vessels are still called a yacht? The Coast Guard protected area had helicopters dropping off guests from the sky. And we thought those were all Apache Attack helicopters. Some of the small problems billionaires have we guess. What exactly is ‘Crossroads’ anyway?
    Free food events was like a cowbell! Haven’t these people eaten anything but Spam! I thought that the police escorted convoy of beer trucks was just to much! Well, maybe needed! There were so many events with free lunches given away I think many local restaurateurs went to save on money on their weeks food bills. And there were only 2 ticketed cigar smoking conservative conferences this year.
    Taking down colorful Rainbow & Democratic flags & all those women posters. One little yellow bird told us, “If I hear… You obviously don’t know who ‘ I ‘ am?… one more time again!!” I need an Advil!!
The difference between a RNC delegate and a canoe is? … the canoe tips. Wearing Alexander Amosu Silk lined suits, double starched OTR Ike Behar White shirts & Gucci Silk Ties, all knock offs, then complaining about the inside heat? Just go outside girl!!! It’s August in Florida…Really?? LOL
    Then there was the big Mormon Building on the river… The Marry-ville Riverfront. Described by many as a “big out of control summer camp for juvenile delinquents running wild everywhere.” One little light blue bird told us, “There were so many people crying behind the scenes you would have thought Judy Garland or Princess Diana had just died.” Oh the “Me first…Me first” shadowed empresses denounced. How can so called “church people” be so mean, cruel & insensitive? I guess it isn’t hard!!! We need NBC’s Saturday Night Live’s “Church Lady” to revisit us all now!. Very expensive red Maserati cars were delivered by covered transport trucks to the hotels front door. Let’s just say major attitude were driving those cars who weren’t afraid of telling off the police. Maybe we were lucky not to have more of them in GaYBOR/Ybor City. Much of this you will never hear or will be denied. One thing is for sure…The RNC remenances will have the Gay Bars chattering & laughing for quite awhile!!! I’m sure there were some nice people somewhere. But it’s much more fun to talk about the out of control straight bad ones.
    What about the GLBT Log Cabin Republicans? We didn’t see any of them! Humm… must have been busy practicing hiding in their Motel 8 closets. LOL LOL We are Voting for OBAMA.
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Photo & Video of the Week
Photo of the Week
“God Save the Queens!!!”
It’s not everyday you see 14 Sand Storm Troopers line up in front of Bradley’s on 7th to protect (look at the posters in the window) Miss Joey Brooks & Miss Esme Russell
 Here is the Best version
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    Our phone started to ring off the hook from across America. Everybody was saying “OMG we just saw your store on TMZ!!!” The TV Show TMZ TV had caught Homophobic Illinois’ Republican Congressman Aaron Schock, in GaYBOR in front of MC Film – Gay Pride Store, The Ybor Social -A GLBT Bar & The Ybor Resort & Spa – The Gay Bath House!!! ( From Wikipedia: Schock voted against amending federal hate crimes laws to include crimes where the victims were targeted on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender and disability. He voted against the repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell“ in December 2010. Schock is opposed to gay marriage.Schock opposes abortion and has voted to prohibit federal funding for the procedure.) Aaron Schock was asked by TMZ about GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan physique & clothing.
     We think the real questions should have been, “What are you doing walking around in the GaYBOR District?”  Come here often? Hum……  Is it true you actually have a boyfriend/ Staff Advisor? Who was the guy walking with you & laughing? Why did you wink to the reporter at the end? See the video here http://www.tmz.com/videos/0_wrwfhybx also in the http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=12839&MediaType=1&Category=22
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Once again, GaYBOR Saved the day in Historic Ybor City.
    Labor Day Sunday FunDay GaYBOR Style was a huge success. The GaYBOR members pulled together and turned a quiet Sunday into a very busy Saturday night. All the GaYBOR Members were very busy. The GaYBOR Bar Crawl started at Barbarella’s with 150+ Party People. The group made their way thru 9 clubs spreading Labor Day Cheer! At the last stop Bradley’s on 7th they were treated to a wonderful, fantastic buffet. Hamburger Mary’s kicked the day off with their Famous Sunday Brunch! Later in the day they had the Legendary Lady Bunny Performing. Romantic dinners at The Laughing Cat & New sidewalk dinning at The Row Boat. New York, New York Pizza had the outside tables filled. The Ybor Social hosted the “Ybor Eagle Reunion Party.” A full day of Friends, Family, Great Food,Cigars, Cocktails & Shopping. To end the day off there was a 4 dimensional Light & Sound, “Black Light – Glow Party” at The Honey Pot. Viva La GaYBOR!!!!
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People Are Talking
    What a week for Tampanians and Yborites. A week long RNC conservative experience convention and yes those parties. This is what we are hearing from all over Tampa. “We are ‘glad’ that they came and we are ‘so glad’ they have left.” The end results of the convention will be felt by the new tourists See our Mark & Carrie Special RNC Daily Diary Blog on our take of the last weeks RNC convention. www.MCFILM.co . The Ybor Resort & Spa had FREE entry into the spa for all Republican Delegates and Staff. Interesting!
    We heard that when Hamburger Mary’s owner, Kurt King picked up the famed comedic bushel basket hair wearing Lady Bunny from the airport they had to pull over and stop the car. Not for security sake. Lady Bunny had Kurt in stitches laughing so hard! What admirable Facebook letter we received from ABC Action News reporter/ friend, Chris Martinez. Friday was his last sign off on the local network with over 9 years behind his belt telling and reporting events in Tampa Bay. In his FB letter he said, “Thank You Uncles Mark & Carrie.” We wish him great success!
    There were so many positive aspects in reporting news stories in Tampa for the RNC last week. We hope that all those positive stories turn into return visits to Tampa Bay. We heard that Tampa was ready for the RNC but the RNC wasn’t quite ready for Tampa. We have to say that historic Ybor City was a ghost town.Yes the lights were on at a few places. Tampa, delegates told the media, was a sleeper of a city and most were not aware of the very mixed diverse cultural area what we had to offer. Now let’s see what the city of Charlotte, NC will do for the National Democratic Convention this week. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn will be at the DNC in Charlotte. This time as a Florida delegate. I bet there will be some major contrasts. GLBTA delegates & At Large Delegates from Tampa include Sally Phillips, Ercilia Albistu,, Alan Clendenin & Marilyn Cappiello.
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The Republican Convention was in town. We were seeing all kinda of crazy things. One day a big black SUV pulled up in front of our store. Out jumped 4 police offices in khaki sand uniforms. To our surprise they ran up to our super sized painted board cut outs of Dorothy & Leather man and started to take photos. Then jumped back into the suv and drove off!
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You can always count on a Great time at the Brick’s Ybor.  The food is extraordinare and drinks delightful. It is the must do fun stop for all the GaYBOR Bar Crawls. Every month the walls are covered by area artists with a theme. Next time you start your own bar crawl be sure to start at The Brick’s Ybor.
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A man in a uniform is all ways HOT. Add brains and a fun personality and you have Anthony. His secret fun food is chicken wings!!! Humm…. Let’s all go to NY NY tonight!!!
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Flamingo Auto Group going to Bok Tower
9 am Saturday
Meet at the park at 11 am
September 15, 2012

The 205-ft. carillon tower–a National Historic Landmark-is among the finest
in the world. Its 60-bell carillon is set within a 205-foot tall Late Gothic
Revival tower designed by architect Milton B. Medary. The carillon delights
visitors with 30-minute concerts every day. Housed in a majestic marble and
coquina bell tower, the carillon at Bok Tower Gardens consists of 60 bronze
bells ranging in weight from 16 pounds to nearly 12 tons. It is one of four
carillons in Florida.

Whether you have just one hour or a full day, you’ll find so much to
experience here. Among these are the informal woodland gardens which contain
more than 1,000 plant types, which were designed as a meditative woodland
landscape and nature preserve. Paths meander through open spaces and
plantings to create tranquil resting spots with picturesque vistas of the
Tower and the Florida countryside.

Tiny Nasworthy

President
Flamingo Auto Group West

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www.flamingoautogroup.com
www.Facebook.com (search) Flamingo Auto Group West

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Hillsborough Community College Ybor Art Gallery presents

The Jerry and Steve Show

An invitational exhibit by alumni students of HCC professors Jerry Meatyard and Steve Holm, celebrating their 30-year commitment to arts education

September 7-28, 2012

Opening Reception, Friday, September 7 6-9:00pm

Gallery Talk 7:00pm, Curator Patrick Thomsen

Jerry Meatyard and Steve Holm

Closing Reception, Thurs, Sept 27 5:30-10:00pm

Awards Ceremony and Jerry and Steve Roast, Thurs, Sept 27 7:30-9:30pm

Performing Arts Building, Palm Ave and 15th Street 813.253.7674

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The opening of The Full Monty

The show that I have talked about, prepared for (and dieted for) is FINALLY HERE! And…..it has been a labor of love. The Full Monty opens next Thursday, September 6, at the BEAUTIFUL Cuban Club on 15th and Palm in Ybor City and runs four performances 9/6,7 at 8pm and 9/8 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $22. Thank you to all my closest business associates for your support. You have all been supportive, encouraging and patient! Many of you have sponsored ads in our program and helped in many ways. I know you are all probably sick of hearing about the show. But your support has meant a lot.

I was first attracted to the piece because it is a musical that deals with the male experience. It deals with issues of parenting, loss of a job, loss of intimacy, marriage, body issues to name a few. Seldom do you find a piece that deals with male empowerment. Further, it is a great piece for our economy! We have assembled a very talented cast and it truly is a show that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer as our six working class guys from Buffalo bear all but get back so much!

I would be so appreciative if you can come out and see the show. To purchase a ticket by credit card go to www.spanishlyrictheatre.tix.com or simply call 813-884-5154 to reserve your seat and pay at the door. There is a very nice lobby bar that will be open before the show and at intermission.

Thanks for supporting live theatre, me and Spanish Lyric Theatre/SLT productions – the non-profit for which I sit on the board. The Full Monty marks the opening of our 54th consecutive season!

See you at the Theatre!

Mike

Mike Buck

CEO

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